An open letter to the bosses of ITV

[Uncle Leo]

Dear Sirs,

now THAT was a proper Saturday night of tv. Instead of the usual bilge you serve up we had a fantastic game of football followed by a thrilling boxing bout. The first time ever that I have watched your channel for four hours without changing the channel. More of this, less of your usual gubbins please.

Yours etc

Happy sports fan from Uxbridge.

 

[ian_the_girth]

they still ruin it by advert, after advert, after advert

 

[McNasty]

they still ruin it by advert, after advert, after advert

Ian, they are just like ShrimperZone, we prostitute ourselves to our sponsors so we can provide people with a free service.

 

[ldnfatso]

Dear Sirs,

now THAT was a proper Saturday night of tv. Instead of the usual bilge you serve up we had a fantastic game of football followed by a thrilling boxing bout. The first time ever that I have watched your channel for four hours without changing the channel. More of this, less of your usual gubbins please.

Yours etc

Happy sports fan from Uxbridge.

Firstly, i agree, a Great Evening of Sport.
Secondly, Ant and Dec nowhere to be seen!!!

What joy!

 

[EastStandBlue]

Would've been brilliant if they had proper commentators.

 

[Ricey]

LOL! Makes a change I had recently written them a snotty letter after they blurted out the result of qualifying for the GP during the football and I had Sky+'ed it. ****ed me right off.

 

[Bob Cratchitt]

You see I did enjoy sitting down with a nice glass of red next to the wife whilst she watched her choice on Saturday evening which happened to be ITV's latest import from the US - Pushing Daisies, which I felt was also a good show although I cannot quite put my finger on it. :unsure:

 

[Irish_Shrimper]

Agreed. Cracking evenings entertainment, was just looking forward to the footie and didnt know about the Khan fight - that proved to be the icing on the cake after the great footie match earlier. Nice one!!

 

[Uncle Leo]

Would've been brilliant if they had proper commentators.

Boxing or the football? Or both? In terms of the boxing I think John Rawling is top drawer and Jim Beglin is probably my favourite co-commentator for football.

I don't think we really need to discuss the merits (or lack thereof) of Andy Townsend though...

 

[EastStandBlue]

Boxing or the football? Or both? In terms of the boxing I think John Rawling is top drawer and Jim Beglin is probably my favourite co-commentator for football.

I don't think we really need to discuss the merits (or lack thereof) of Andy Townsend though...

I think when Jim Beglin referred to himself as a World Class defender last night did kind of cross the line, but do agree he is the best of a bad bunch over at ITV... Andy Townsend has robbed a living the past few years.

 

[Uncle Leo]

I think when Jim Beglin referred to himself as a World Class defender last night did kind of cross the line, but do agree he is the best of a bad bunch over at ITV

Didn't hear that. BIG line crossed there....

And Jim Rosenthal has always creeped me out

 

[duncan bulgaria]

Boxing or the football? Or both? In terms of the boxing I think John Rawling is top drawer and Jim Beglin is probably my favourite co-commentator for football.

I don't think we really need to discuss the merits (or lack thereof) of Andy Townsend though...

I like john rawling but got spoilt when watching boxing whilst growing up as the legend that is Reg Gutteridge used to rule the show.

 

[C C Csiders]

I like john rawling but got spoilt when watching boxing whilst growing up as the legend that is Reg Gutteridge used to rule the show.

Interesting fact (or not depending on your viewpoint) that Reg Gutteridge only had one leg (or has if he's still breathing).

 

[fredheim_holm]

Ian, they are just like ShrimperZone, we prostitute ourselves to our sponsors so we can provide people with a free service.

You may have another customer soon, talk to Cricko for minor details.

 

[BILLERICAY BLUE]

Interesting fact (or not depending on your viewpoint) that Reg Gutteridge only had one leg (or has if he's still breathing).

He lost one in the war, and had a wooden (or prosethic) one. By all accounts his party-piece was to sink a sword into it. He did it to Ali once, Ali nearly fainted :)

 

[GNH]

Ian, they are just like ShrimperZone, we prostitute ourselves to our sponsors so we can provide people with a free service.

Ken, how much do you charge?

Thanks in advance , G man

 

[McNasty]

Ken, how much do you charge?

Thanks in advance , G man

For sexual favours ? You could have a free sample.

 

[Clinton Baptiste]

Was great, and didnt have to text in to vote which pundit to get rid of at half time though that might be a nice idea.